CVE-2017-9543
CVE-2017-9543 is a high-severity vulnerability in Echatserver Easy Chat Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Echatserver Easy Chat Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
register.ghp in EFS Software Easy Chat Server versions 2.0 to 3.1 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a crafted POST request to registresult.htm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9543?
- register.ghp in EFS Software Easy Chat Server versions 2.0 to 3.1 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a crafted POST request to registresult.htm.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9543?
- CVE-2017-9543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-9543 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9543?
- CVE-2017-9543 affects Echatserver Easy Chat Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9543?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-9543 published?
- CVE-2017-9543 was published on 2017-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:echatserver:easy_chat_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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